About this episode

This episode explores the reasons behind waking up at night and offers solutions for better sleep.

If you are doing all the right things and still waking up at 2am with your brain fully running, listen up! In this episode we cover: Why sleep is a safety problem, not a habit problem, and what that actually means for your body What is happening physiologically during that 2-3am wake window and why it is not random The transition ritual most wind-down routines are completely missing What to do when you wake up at 2am and cannot fall back asleep (including what to drink and why) Connect with Brigid www.loretowellness.com Instagram: @brigidtebaldi Free Audio Training: Spiritual Somatic Rewiring Apply for 1:1 or Group Coaching

People in this episode

Host: Brigid Tebaldi

Topics covered

• sleep issues
• physiological effects of sleep
• sleep rituals
• waking up at night
• health and wellness

Keywords

• sleep
• insomnia
• health
• wellness
• sleep rituals
• physiology
• 2am wakefulness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Loreto Wellness, Instagram

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